I’m actually doing okay.
When I walked into work this morning I received a text from
my husband saying that one of his coworkers wanted some of my lasagna. A few months ago I had shared a meatloaf with him and he enjoyed it. It
brought a huge smile to my face and I texted back I would make some on Sunday. It
would be a nice warm meal with the temperatures slowly dropping in the evenings
this September. I haven’t made it in a while and it would be nice to share because
no family can go through an entire pan in one night…at least MY lasagna.
As I entered my office area I said hello to the women I work
with and one of them asked me “How are you doing?” I stopped and thought about
it for a second and responded “You know what? I am actually doing okay. The kids are
good. Chad is good. I’m good. I’m doing okay.”
I was surprised by my answer.
Usually when the question is asked people say an automatic
answer of “I’m doing fine.”
But are they REALLY?
Have you ever stopped for a second and thought about what
your answer might be? Today I was able to. In the span of a instant I was able
to think and realize that life IS good. So many things happen in our lives
every day. Some are needed by the way of our job and family life. Kids have
after school activities and you feel more like a chauffer than a parent. Those things can keep us very busy! Some situations
we create ourselves. Those things we create can diminish time we could
otherwise be spending with our family. Finding a balance is not easy but can be
done.
In a split second I was able to think that our
bills were paid, there was food in the house, the kids were showered and clean,
school was going well for them, they were happy, our jobs have been steady and secure
and our relationships between the two of us and with the children were going
smooth.
Things are GOOD.
It’s a scary thing!
When did it all happen? Has it been this way for a while and
I just didn’t see it? The answer is YES.
If we take the time to stop and have moments in the day
where we can reflect on our lives and relationships it can help us determine
what we're doing right, what might need a little work or even see signs of a
struggle of a loved one we’ve never noticed before. It’s all about taking the time to slow down
and breathe. I, personally, take the time to breathe by saying my daily prayers
once in the morning and once before bed. For me it helps me face the day and
give thanks for the one that I had. You never know when we may never get
another one.
Take time to stop and breathe and realize all YOU have. It
is more than you think. And you’re blessed to have it.
